Strategic Industrial Procurement Leader

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 1,400,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary & bonus

Private medical insurance

International exposure

Equity options

Company car / travel allowance

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead procurement of industrial supplies and services. You will shape category strategies, drive cost savings, and strengthen supplier performance in a multinational setting.

The role requires a Master's in a related field and 8–10 years of progressive procurement experience, with a proven track record in strategic sourcing, negotiations, and stakeholder management. Excellent leadership and SAP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field and 8–10 years of progressive procurement experience.
• Proven track record in category management, strategic sourcing and negotiations.
• In-depth knowledge of industrial supply market and cost drivers.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and leadership skills.
• ERP proficiency and experience with procurement analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for industrial supplies and services aligned with business goals.
• Lead sourcing initiatives including market analysis, supplier selection, negotiation, and supplier management.
• Drive cost reduction and total cost of ownership improvements across categories.
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and technology advances to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement solutions meet requirements.
• Oversee contract lifecycle, ensure compliance and performance management.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Procurement analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead procurement of industrial supplies and services. You will shape category strategies, drive cost savings, and strengthen supplier performance in a multinational setting.

The role requires a Master's in a related field and 8–10 years of progressive procurement experience, with a proven track record in strategic sourcing, negotiations, and stakeholder management. Excellent leadership and SAP experience are essential.